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Free Depression Resources – Find compassionate resources that support you through the weight of depression. From journaling prompts to low-energy mental health tools, this space brings gentle validation and small steps toward lightening the load.

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Can You Do DBT Alone? Limitations & Benefits of Self-Study

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a groundbreaking approach in mental health treatment, particularly for individuals struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and related conditions.  Its emphasis on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness offers a comprehensive framework for navigating life's challenges. However, a pressing question arises: Can DBT be effectively practised alone, without… Continue reading Can You Do DBT Alone? Limitations & Benefits of Self-Study

What Mental Illness Does DBT Treat?
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What Mental Illness Does DBT Treat?

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a powerful treatment approach that has gained recognition for its effectiveness in addressing a wide range of mental health challenges.  Developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the late 1980s, DBT was initially created to treat individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). However, its success in treating BPD paved the way… Continue reading What Mental Illness Does DBT Treat?

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Accessing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in the UK

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a highly effective approach for individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation and related challenges. However, accessing DBT within the UK's healthcare system can be complex, with options available through both the National Health Service (NHS) and private healthcare providers.  In this article, I’ll delve into the process of accessing DBT in… Continue reading Accessing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in the UK

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How To Build Emotional Regulation Skills Inspired By DBT

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Emotions are an integral part of the human experience; valuable signals that convey important information about our inner world and experiences. From joy and excitement to sadness, shame, and anger, each emotion has its own unique purpose and function. For some of us, emotions might feel particularly intense, or "dysregulated". For us lucky folks, while it… Continue reading How To Build Emotional Regulation Skills Inspired By DBT

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How To Learn Distress Tolerance in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

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Whether you're facing overwhelming emotions or confronting challenging situations, distress tolerance can empower you to choose less harmful coping strategies and proceed without making anything worse. DBT teaches us the tools and skills to learn and practice distress tolerance even when our emotions feel overwhelming. At the very start of my DBT journey, it was… Continue reading How To Learn Distress Tolerance in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy